Questions: Cremogema
Answers: Gepeto

Interview with one of the best hardcore bands of today's crossover, with 20 years of roadside interview was small .... Gepeto tells us a little of his career.



1 - Direct Action is a commandment anarchist, the band maintains an apology?

We support the individual with responsibility. Each is responsible for their actions and must answer for them. Each must do its part to contribute to a better world. If you are against corruption is not so corrupt. If you are against violence, not violent, it is against discrimination, not discriminates! Respect above all!



2 - The letters of the Direct Action psychological side of the working people, not a protest raw ... this is the line followed by A.D. forever?

Yes, because we like to mix with everyday issues existentialism. We focus on humans and their anguish and feelings. We show alternative paths rather than words in order. Each is identified in a different way with our topic. I think we are a band that is libertarian and our goal. Encourage people to think and wear new angles!



3 - How was the beginning of the band?

It was difficult to fix. Without money for equipment, no local testing, inexperienced
with no tools. But driven by a strong passion for music and for the cause. Until we get up to today's work and work very hard, we are proud of having come up here.



4 - A tour by the Netherlands in an interview with zine li empty pages that you have been less than 100 reais for Europe as this?

Yeah. We risk much on our tours and spirit of adventure. Get out in 1999
without a penny in my pocket. Only with the passage and supported an agenda of 33 concerts in Europe. Luckily we always leave everything in order in turn and had the opportunity to experience a lot punks playing in communities around the world!



5 - The band makes a crossover sound that is very respected by both the metal and the Harcore, the mixing of sound is to include more public or taste?

We are 20 years on the road. When tanned many different sounds, but always within the universe of sound heavy. The Punk, Hardcore and Metal to have always been among our preferences. RESIST since it was already clear. We built our style without copying anyone and this merger is the result of the mixture of influences that suffered from the beginning. We are not the kind of band that only plays for an audience x! We want to expand and bring our shows to people interested in our work. So share stage with bands, HC, PUNK, Metal, EMO, melodic 70's, so without discrimination. Our proposal is released!



6 - What is your position on drugs?

Man, everyone is responsible for their actions. Everyone must know what is harmful to the body and mind. each USA for a reason and react in a different way. We live in a hypocritical society and discriminated against, take beer where smoking is legal and marijuana is marginal. Fuck them. The human being is not evolved enough to judge, but it does frequently. The drugs are there from the beginning of humanity and will never disappear. What kills more here is the misery and not the drug itself! But each must have its own point of view about it. The most important is to know about it and not be tried and convicted bag!



7 - About the protest against the G8 here in Sp ... was lack of maturity? Or repression
advantage of the opportunity?

Dude, honestly, we have many other priorities to organize the events that g8! But the punks here seem to understand that. See the videos of the fall break and promoted by the Europeans want to act this way. I think I lack organization and intelligence by the punks of the time they get direct actions, we have many other ways to do that these marches without any effect and that when they fall and break into ass, We need organized and peaceful activities to the communities , NGOs, schools and cultural workshops. Something that brings productivity, benefits and pleasure to take place!



9 - The media with their information handlers, influence considerably in protest?

Yes, the media always explores the facts and sometimes trivializes others. When I see the punks
ass and taking the police wanting to do those events without end I am upset because I believe that our youth could be doing other things much more productive and positive and raising the sympathy and support of several independent bodies.



10 - Agrees with requests for land reform?

Man, this is a very complicated and complex. I believe that we have awareness and political education, organization and strong to handle this matter. There are always people "soiled and contaminated" by personal interests who take advantage of those seeking land. Already believed much in this cause, but now I am confused to say the respect, since several people and concepts that I believed to fall the politics and attitudes of the current government that both spoke on the subject, but it seems inefficient to this and other problems of the nation.



11 - Lack of action and / or willingness of government, inequality is one of the reasons it happens, the exchange of management would be the total solution?

Man, I do not believe more in politics and ethics of these people Unscrupulous. I believe in the individual. I believe that each should make its part, even if it is a simple action. So I brought my life. Trying to do my part. I believe today that this is more
important. But I do not believe in judges, politicians, bankers, construction, etc.. I believe only in God and in each individual.


12 - That I will clear conscious anarchy, each does its part (not an anarchy in society, because that would be utopia), agree?

Dude, do not fully believe in anarchy, it is a "perfect" but we are human and therefore imperfect. But try to deploy several
aspects of this philosophy in my life in my day-to-day. This is rather bag worked well!



13 - What does each of the band in addition to the touch and very uncomfortable Hypocrites?

Dude, everyone has a job, then did earn money with the band. Today, the band operates as a real self-management, ie it
move with the capital generated by it, whether in concert or in the sale of merchandising, you know? I work as an analyst of care, the Pancho works at Help Desk, the rooster is the seller NEXTEL and Brandon has a bar.



14 - This training is attached to how long?

Man, we are a long time together. I am from 17 years in the band and I the only original training. I have 37 years, a life within the collective direct action. The rooster is already too many years, I think about 15 years as well as Brandon. The Pancho, who was for many years, left us in 2002 and returned the band now, after 5 years away. We as a family. Friends and fair and sound in music and commitment to the cause.



15 - Have you ever thought what would be the Direct Action did not exist in your life?

Man, is a difficult question. And I honestly have not found a answer. It was through the band and the people involved that I upgraded, I politicize, learned important things that apply in my life. It was the channel space where I could express and pass messages through the music. Today, I am very proud of all that conquered and still proud to be here in creating activities and serving as a reference to Newer going up in the scene.



16 - Have you had relationship with drugs? What has to say about it?

Everyone must take responsibility for their actions. Should include alcohol, the television and ignorance at the same level as the other drugs most conventional. I believe that all used the wrong way is highly detrimental and each must find this as a priority, knowledge of the facts. Like a weed, but this is something very particular my!



17 - HUMAN on the massacre, this was the work that yielded more recognition?

Man, all work always brought us some recognition, something positive. With the HUMAN Massacre was not different. We always concern unique to our albums and you realize, there is a work equal to others. We are always innovating and looking to add new elements and new ideas!



18 - Hit and back:

4 national bands: RATS OF PORA - CHOLERA - SEPULTURA - Girl PODRE
4 international bands: Ramones - Agnosticism FRONT - Motorhead - GBH
Best cd: RAMON Its Alive (CD) Ratos de Porão- Brazil (CD)
1 book: WISDOM by drops! / MATE-ME POR FAVOR! / You want to be
Jonny! INSIGHT I and II
Best phrase: Nothing like one day after ANOTHER DAY (Racionais MCS) --
In free time: Dating / Read / Bate Papo with Friends / Fun /
Best music: A ballad of RAMON!



19 - Influences of the band:

Harcore / PUNK / METAL / RAP / ALTERNATIVE / GUITAR / ROCK N ROLL, Bands
How: Motörhead / DISCHARGE / GBH / METALLICA / Slayer / DORSAL ATLANTICO /
AC / DC / BLACK SABBATH / COLERA / RDP / Racionais MCS / Krisiun / DRI /
Agnosticism FRONT / SEPULTURA / NEW MODEL ARMY / Ulster / heresy / Napalm DEATH
and many others ....
..



20 - We could stay here all day talking about the action without missing subject, but I will not occupy all his time ...
What is the message to the fans and people who follow the band?

Well, thank all those who support the band and the whole scene
national. All who support the independent production of counter-culture in
country. We see them all the shows and continue supporting us! Health to
all!